Muhammad Ali returns home from hospital in time for 73rd birthday celebrations

HOME: The boxing legend is spending his birthday today with his family, including daughter Maryum [TWITTER @Maryum7]

The former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital after being found unresponsive at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

It was believed he was being treated in an intensive care unit, but was released from hospital last night, January 16.

He is now spending his birthday surrounded by family and plans to watch the basketball.

Last night his daughter Maryum posted a photo to Twitter saying: "My father, aka. Muhammad Ali, is at home and looking forward to celebrating his 73rd Birthday tomorrow."

A family spokesman said the boxer - known as The Greatest - is preparing to celebrate his birthday “with his family friends while cheering on the University of Louisville Cardinals Basketball team in their game against the Duke University Blue Devils."

“My father, aka. Muhammad Ali, is at home and looking forward to celebrating his 73rd Birthday tomorrow.”

Maryum Ali

It is the second time this month Ali has been rushed to hospital after being treated for a urinary tract infection in early January.

His family spokesman Bob Gunnell said: "There were further issues with the earlier diagnosis of a urinary tract infection."

A source told RadarOnline: "He wasn't responding.

"He went to bed Tuesday night, but didn't wake up in the afternoon or evening the next day.

"He was sleeping for 24 hours. They thought he might be too exhausted."

The legendary sportsman's public appearances have been increasingly infrequent over the last few years as he battles with Parkinson's Disease.